House debates
Monday, 9 September 2019
- Morrison Government (1 speech)
After weeks back in the electorates for the members of the House of Representatives we returned today to find that nothing in this place has changed. We still have a government without a plan. We... - Grey Electorate: Medical Workforce (1 speech)
It will come as no surprise to people in this place that I have been concerned about the issue of rural doctors for some time, and have been advocating for a long time for postcode-specific... - Northern Territory: Trade and Investment (2 speeches)
Today trade and investment opportunities in the Northern Territory are in the spotlight in our federal parliament, with a massive delegation of Territorians, business people and industry leaders... - Wargo, Ms Suzanne (1 speech)
I rise to commend Ms Suzanne Wargo of Rushcutters Bay for her ongoing work with the United Nations World Food Program in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Last month, women aid workers across the world... - Western Sydney Airport: Rail Link (1 speech)
Last Saturday I attended the Forum on Western Sydney Airport meeting held in my electorate of Macarthur, in the Campbelltown RSL Club. It was a very well-attended meeting. Every person at that... - Ryan Electorate: Senior Australians (1 speech)
With our ageing population it is important that we have strong community institutions which support our older Australians. I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank members of... - Macquarie Electorate: Leura Garage (1 speech)
In the upper Blue Mountains, locals are showing us the role business can have in reducing food waste. They're not waiting for governments to solve their problem. Leura Garage is one of those... - Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (1 speech)
It's my privilege to report to the House on my participation last week in the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. It was my great honour to spend the week on HMAS Stuart, an Anzac... - Merriwa Industries (1 speech)
Today I rise in the House to speak about an organisation in lndi that every day embodies its values of prosperity, responsibility, integrity, diversity and excellence. My work in health care has... - World Mental Health Day (1 speech)
We will have a world record attempt in Townsville on World Mental Health Day, 10 October. I was extremely honoured last week to officially launch Townsville's attempt to set a new Guinness World... - Climate Change (1 speech)
Recently, I received a letter from one of my constituents: nine-year-old Violet from Glenfern in the Derwent Valley. Violet writes: 'Dear Prime Minister,'—and I thank her for the... - Forde Electorate: Logan House Fire Support Network (1 speech)
We all know that house fires can be particularly devastating on the families involved. It's the statistics behind these house fires that are equally so. In the first half of this year alone there... - Dunkley Electorate: National Disability Insurance Scheme (1 speech)
As a newly elected member of parliament, I expected that a significant part of my time would be spent helping people with disabilities in my community and their carers to navigate the... - Bonner Electorate: Australian Bravery Decorations (1 speech)
We have some amazing people in the community of Bonner who go above and beyond, but Wynnum local Kerry Lee Seymour is truly a hero, and her brave actions were recently commended during the... - Moreton Electorate: St Brendan's Church Anniversary (1 speech)
I'm going to tell you about the local St Brendan's community. St Brendan's is my local church, the church where my mother and father were married and where my mother was buried, and St Brendan's... - Fisher Electorate: Maleny Dairies Long Table Spring Showcase (1 speech)
On Saturday, I had the honour of opening the Maleny Dairies Long Table Spring Showcase—try saying that quickly! It is a creative new concept to show off the fantastic produce of the... - Shortland Electorate: Boolaroo Action Group (1 speech)
I recently met with the Boolaroo Action Group regarding ongoing lead contamination issues in the suburbs surrounding the former Pasminco lead smelter, especially in Boolaroo, Speers Point and... - Mallee Electorate: Health Care (1 speech)
Health and wellbeing is not something that should be determined by your postcode. The people in Mallee, justifiably, want reliable access to healthcare services but they continue to find it a... - Cybersecurity (1 speech)
Last week, the Morrison government's baddest MP and worst minister announced that Australia will be getting a new cybersecurity policy. The only problem is the Minister for Home Affairs. The... - Central Coast Medical School and Medical Research Institute (2 speeches)
I've spoken many times in this place about a commitment I'm extremely proud of—the Central Coast Medical School and Medical Research Institute. This is something that started in 2013 with a...
